Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Top Democrats have criticised a new Small Business Administration policy that blocks businesses owned by legal permanent residents from getting SBA loans.They said the move hurts immigrant entrepreneurs and local economies.Sen. Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts and Rep. Nydia Velazquez of New York on Wednesday (local time) said the policy reverses decades of practice and shuts out lawful immigrants who run small businesses.“The Trump administration is stoking the flame…
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Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) Senior Democrats sharply criticised the Trump administration after it moved to halt immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, calling the decision discriminatory, harmful to families, and damaging to US economic and moral standing.Sen. Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts said the State Department’s decision to stop processing immigrant visas amounted to a sweeping ban that would separate families and hurt states that depend on immigrants for education …
Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) The Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela sparked a sharp clash in Washington, with Democrats warning of reckless regime change and Republicans insisting the operation was lawful, limited, and justified.Senior Administration Officials briefed Congressional leadership on military developments in Venezuela. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the classified briefing raised more doubts than answers.“While this briefing was very extensive and long, it posed…